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8014MA32

1988 Mercedes-benz S-class

Bronze Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

285,479 mi
Last recorded285,479 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2007
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class126,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8014MA32
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2007 285,479 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 265,268 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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8014MA32 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class in Bronze with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 126,010 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8014MA32, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 8014MA32 registered?

8014MA32 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is 8014MA32 safe to buy?

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